Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page.

Lunch Bunch at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Music Mash Up at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery featuring Michael Skowronski, Dave Gannon, Oyer & Morgan, and CRS: Chris, Rob, & Steve. Music at 5pm

Kevin White Music at Nine is Fine Pub. Music at 5pm

Dave Thurman and Jamie Holka at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Adam Bronstein & ABtrio at Nietzsche’s. Featuring Dave Schiavone, tenor sax, and Griffith Kazmierczak, trumpet. 6 – 8pm

Music & Art Extravaganza at Fitz Books & Waffles. Art auction, music, and poetry event to benefit Our City Action Buffalo. Poetry and musical performances by Jazz, Abby Rose, Michael Heubusch, Bianca L. McGraw, and Ian McCuen. Artwork by Erica the Ice Dragon, Jonathan Bishop, and Bianca L. McGraw. 630pm – $25-$50 sliding scale

Open Mic at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 630 – 930pm

Gary Numan at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Melissa Kate Productions Performs the Songs of Tina Marie at The Caz. 7pm

Terry Savastano at Talty’s Tavern. 7pm

Cruise Control (Portland), Just Platinum, and DJ Mad Matty of Thee Isolators at Revolver Records Inc. 7pm

Soul Sessions at Penny Lane – Clarence featuring Eric Critt Crittenden & Friends. 7 – 10pm – $10

Blues All-Star Band Pro Jam at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Miller and The Other Sinners and Patti Parks and Soufulicious with special guest Diane Blue at Sportsmens Tavern. Featuring Buffalo’s own Dave Limina. Music at 7pm -$20

Piano Cubano Series at Pausa Art House featuring Rafael Zaldivar, piano, and John Bacon Music , drums. Music at 7pm

BIFF Shorts Screenings at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Showing “The Tallest Dwarf” and “Canvas 716.” Screenings begin at 7pm

Buffalo International Film Festival Day Zero at House Of Charm. Music by Peaches, The Residents, and Icelandic Punk. 730pm

Garrett Shea at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Kody & Herren at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Roger Clark Miller, founding member and guitarist from Mission of Burma, with special guest Pete Benzin at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm – $20

John Morgan at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

Lookie Lou presents LOVE ‘EM & LUBE ‘EM at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Drag and burlesque performances featuring Selma Body, Alexis Mills, Julioso Jugoso and Maxxi Padd, with DJ Gary and special guests. Show at 8pm – $10

Open Mic with Mike Casinelli and Chuck Derose at Wagon Wheel. 830 – 1130pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchen at Nietzsche’s. 830pm